Education programs

The refuge partners with Arkansas Northeastern College to provide educational programs for local youth, helping them learn about wildlife, wildlife habitats, and conservation. In addition, the refuge works with local high school students through the Youth Conservation Corps, offering summer employment opportunities where students gain hands-on experience while learning about refuge operations and natural resource management. The refuge also supports college internships and collaborates with universities to facilitate research projects, graduate studies, and educational field visits focused on refuge management and conservation practices. Additionally, the refuge partners with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to offer hunter education and boater education courses to the public. Teachers interested in having a refuge representative speak to their class or support educational activities are encouraged to contact the refuge for more information.